Debunking 8 Common Myths about Depression

5. People are born optimists or pessimists and they can’t change that

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The truth is that the most effective depression treatment is known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This therapy involves taking your negative thoughts, such as feeling you aren’t good enough or can never change, and making them positive thoughts. CBT teaches you how you should be responding to what goes on in your life. There are still cases where you need the help of medication to correct chemical imbalances.